How to Winterize Your Car

Have you given your car the tender, loving care it needs to survive the ravages of winter? Following our checklist can help ensure it’s prepared to take on the cold. Here are the 11 parts of your car you should winterize to prepare yourself for the cold.

1. Antifreeze and Cooling System

Before temperatures drop significantly, drain your cooling system and add new antifreeze (draining the car radiator and refilling it with new coolant should be done at least once a year)

Check the owner’s manual for the proper coolant level

Make sure the reserve tank or overflow tank fluid levels are sufficient

2. Tires

Check tires weekly for proper tread and air pressure (you’ll find the recommended tire pressure inside the driver’s side door, doorframe or in the owner’s manual)